The Accidental Entrepreneur
A podcast to help aspiring entrepreneurs increase their chances of success.
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STOP Playing It Safe: 6 Rules Every Entrepreneur Should Break (opens the original)
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Summary: In this episode, Mitch Beinhacker interviews John Mullins, a professor of entrepreneurship at the London Business School. They discuss Mullins' background as an entrepreneur and how he transitioned into academia. They also talk about the evolution of entrepreneurship education and the impact of technology on startups. Mullins shares examples of successful companies that have emerged from entrepreneurship programs, such as World Remit. The conversation highlights the importance of real-w
He Lost $10K…Then Built 14 Businesses (opens the original)
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Summary: In this episode, Mitch Beinhaker interviews entrepreneur Wayne Altman about his unconventional journey from the military to building, selling, and operating multiple businesses. Wayne shares how he started his first business after watching an Oprah special, turned an unexpected opportunity into a successful crime-scene cleanup company, and later moved into mortgage lending, publishing, dropshipping, e-commerce, and digital businesses. The conversation explores Wayne’s philosophy on entr
How to Turn Strangers Into Business Opportunities (opens the original)
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Keywords: Nick Gray, The 2-Hour Cocktail Party, networking, entrepreneurship, business growth, relationship building, event hosting, networking events, social connections, acquaintances, weak ties, business development, sales, mentorship, Museum Hack, team building, B2B, business exit, seller financing, pandemic pivot, virtual team building, business strategy, leadership, customer acquisition, personal network, community building, Austin, New York City, career transition, entrepreneurship journe
How To Make Money While Traveling The World (opens the original)
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In this episode, Mitch Beinhaker interviews Kayla Ihrig, a freelance writer, entrepreneur, and digital nomad who left the corporate world at 24 and built a career that allows her to work and travel around the world. Kayla shares how a difficult period in her life changed her perspective on work, success, and how she wanted to spend her time. Her journey eventually led her to freelance writing, international travel, and a fully location-independent lifestyle. The conversation explores what it rea
She Turned Chaos Into A Winning System (opens the original)
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In this episode, Jennifer Tsay shares how she went from exploring different careers to becoming an accidental entrepreneur and helping build Shoot, a photography platform that connects photographers with customers while handling the business side for them.Keywords: photography, business model, creative industry, entrepreneurship, acting, career transition, startup, customer experience, emotional impact, leadership, business risks, insurance, customer acquisition, growth strategies, exit strategi
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